232.) Colvin Chronicles—Episode 7: The Legacy of Verplanck Colvin

**Colvin Chronicles: Episode 7 — The Legacy of Verplanck Colvin** In our final episode, we explore Colvin’s life after the survey, his struggles following his removal, and the lasting impact of the work he gave nearly three decades to. But this isn’t just about how his story ended—it’s about what his life represents. Colvin wasn’t born into power. He was an ordinary man who saw something that mattered, took action, and committed himself fully to it. The Adirondacks were the vessel, but his legacy is much bigger: a reminder of what’s possible when you choose to step up, do the hard work, and fight for something greater than yourself. **The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.** **SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:** Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning. **Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?** **Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?** **Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:** **1.) Pick up my new book *HIKE STRONG*** to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  **Available wherever you get your books or HERE** **2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)** Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  **Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE** **www.seektodomore.com**   **3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program** A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates **Join the next team HERE** **www.GreatRangeAthlete.com** **Follow on Instagram & Facebook:** **@46of46podcast** **@jamesappleton46** **Get my Adirondack hiking books:** **1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks**  **2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line** **3.) Pick up my digital eBook "*From 1-to-46*" instantly HERE** **Visit my websites:** **www.46OUTDOORS.com** **www.46OF46.comThe Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.** **SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:** Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning. **Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?** **Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?** **Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:** **1.) Pick up my new book *HIKE STRONG*** to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  **Available wherever you get your books or HERE** **2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)** Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  **Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE** **www.seektodomore.com**   **3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program** A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates **Join the next team HERE** **www.GreatRangeAthlete.com** **Follow on Instagram & Facebook:** **@46of46podcast** **@jamesappleton46** **Get my Adirondack hiking books:** **1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks**  **2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line** **3.) Pick up my digital eBook "*From 1-to-46*" instantly HERE** **Visit my websites:** **www.46OUTDOORS.com** **www.46OF46.com**